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What do the ingredients do: pseudoephedrine and triprolidine hydrochloride ?

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Decongestant & anti-: Histamine, respectvely. Pseudoephedrine works on the symptom of nasal stuffiness. Triprolidine treats nasal itching, sniffine, sneezing, post nasal drip & runny nose. Together they treat all of the symptoms of allerguc rhinitis. Originally marketed as actifed their major side-effects include sleepiness & nervousness. No oral antihistamines are effective for nasal congestion (stuffiness).

Answered 4/3/2018

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that works to reduce nasal stuffiness. Triprolidine is an antihistamine that relieves symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and throat or eye itchiness. These medications can be used together to provide temporary relief of cold or allergy symptoms.

Answered 11/8/2022

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